The finalists for the 2011 Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup Final, Strathdearn Cup Final and Bullough Cup Final are known following the semi final ties on Saturday 13 August 2011.
Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup - Semi Finals
Inveraray 2 Newtonmore 5
Newtonmore through to their first Camanachd Cup Final since 1997 following their 5-2 extra time win over Inveraray at Spean Bridge. Newtonmore took an early lead through Glen MacKintosh but Inveraray levelled on 15 minutes when a Russell McKinlay effort deceived Newtonmore reserve keeper Sean MacQuarrie. Some good goalkeeping from Inveraray’s Graeme MacPherson ensured the sides went into the break all square. Russell McKinlay is rarely available for Inveraray’s away fixtures and he showed his worth when he put his side 2-1 ahead on the hour mark. However Newtonmore levelled on 75 minutes through David Cheyne who went from hero to villain when he was sent off 5 minutes later by referee Graham Cameron for an altercation with an Inveraray defender. There was no further scoring so the match went into extra time. It became eleven-a-side when Inveraray’s Euan MacMurdo was red carded a minute before the extra time interval. Newtonmore were on top despite playing for a period a man short so it was no surprise when Glen MacKintosh got his second to put his side 3-2 in front on 109 minutes. Inveraray tried to fight back but MacKintosh completed his hat-trick a couple of minutes from the end and Danny MacRae made it 5-2 just before the final whistle.
Kingussie 6 Kilmallie 0
A powerful second half performance saw Kingussie come out on top in the second Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup Final semi final with a 6-0 victory over Kilmallie. Kilmallie played with the wind in the first half and they competed well although it took a couple of outstanding saves from keeper Kevin Toye to keep them level at the break. However Kingussie exploded into action at the start of the second half. Ronald Ross put them ahead within 60 seconds of the restart and he went on to grab a 6 minute hat-trick with further strikes on 50 and 52 minutes to put the Kings 3-0 ahead. His third strike was a spectacular effort where he flicked the ball up before hitting a first time backhand shot into the net. Craig Dawson on 58 minutes and Fraser Munro on 70 minutes made it 5-0 and Ross’ fourth 8 minutes from time gave Kingussie a 6-0 triumph and set up a Badenoch final at the Bught Park, Inverness on Saturday 17 September 2011.
Strathdearn Cup - Semi Finals
Fort William 2 Newtonmore 3
A Chris Sellar double helped Newtonmore to a 3-2 win over Fort William at the Canal Parks. Evan Menzies got the other ‘More goal whilst Michael Slezas and Jack Fraser replied for the Fort.
Glengarry 10 Glenurquhart 1
Glengarry were convincing 10-1 winners over Glenurquhart at Craigard. Steven Cameron and Fraser MacKenzie exchanged goals to leave the sides level after just 8 minutes. Michael Brady and Cameron again put ‘Garry 3-1 up and Glenurquhart had keeper Gary MacKintosh sent off by referee Graeme MacMillan. Glengarry capitalised on their one man advantage and Ewan Brady scored four, Michael Brady got his second and Arran Clark bagged a double to seal a 10-1 triumph and a place in the final.
Bullough Cup - Semi Finals
Aberdour 1 Col Glen 1 (Aberdour win 2-1 on penalties)
Aberdour reached the Bullough Cup Final with a penalty shoot-out win over Col Glen. Craig Grant put Aberdour ahead after just 9 minutes but Col Glen’s Steven MacKell made it 1-1 just 5 minutes from time. There was no further scoring through the extra time period and Aberdour won 2-1 on penalties.
Lochside Rovers 4 Tayforth 3
Lochside Rovers will face Aberdour in the final as they were 4-3 winners over Tayforth with Brian MacCallum scoring twice.
Scottish Hydro Premier Division
Lovat 1 Oban Camanachd 0
Lovat collected two crucial league points in their fight against relegation with a 1-0 win over Oban Camanachd at Balgate. Lovat went into the game without keeper Stuart MacDonald who was on holiday so reserve keeper Chris MacCallum took over between the sticks. The game was settled by a 58 minute strike from 2010 Marine Harvest U17 Player of the Year and Scotland U17 captain Greg Matheson.
Glenorchy P Glenurquhart P
The match at Dalmally between Glenorchy and Glenurquhart was postponed because of an unplayable pitch.
Marine Harvest North Division 1
Strathglass 0 Kinlochshiel 10
Kinlochshiel moved a step closer to the Marine Harvest North Division 1 title and promotion to shinty’s top flight with a 10-0 victory over bottom side Strathglass at Cannich. Finlay MacRae scored four times, Keith MacRae netted twice, and David Falconer, Steven Callander, Graham Morrison and John MacRae got the others. ‘Shiel can win the title with a victory over Skye Camanachd at Pairc nan Laoch, Portree next weekend.
Beauly 2 Inverness 0
First half goals from David MacLean and Conor Ross gave second place Beauly a 2-0 win over Inverness at Braeview Park.
Caberfeidh 1 Lochcarron 3
A 4 minute goal from Iain Mackenzie and a second half Peter MacKenzie double gave Lochcarron a 3-1 win over Caberfeidh at Castle Leod. Kevin Bartlett pulled a 72 minute goal back for the home side.
Marine Harvest South Division 1
Glasgow Mid Argyll 1 Bute 6
Bute came out on top in the battle between Marine Harvest South Division 1 title contenders Bute and Glasgow Mid Argyll on Rothesay. Robert Walker scored five times as the Islanders won 6-1. Roberto Zavaroni got their other whilst Ben Simmister replied for Mid Argyll.
Kilmory 1 Kyles Athletic 3
Second bottom Kilmory went down 3-1 at home to Kyles Athletic. Roddy MacColl scored twice for the visitors.
Oban Celtic 2 Taynuilt 1
Oban Celtic came out on top in the 12 noon meeting with Taynuilt at Ganavan. Ally McKerracher scored both Oban Celtic goals.
Marine Harvest North Division 2
Skye Camanachd 6 Kinlochshiel 2
Skye Camanachd moved off the bottom of Marine Harvest North Division 2 with a 6-2 win over Kinlochshiel at Pairc nan Laoch, Portree. Early goals from Ally MacDonald and Jordan Murchison put Skye 2-0 ahead. Hover Scott Kennedy and Alan MacDiarmid squared the match at the break. Danny Morrison came on as a substitute to score twice at the start of the second period to put Skye 4-2 in front. Ally MacDonald and Jordan Murchison each got their second goals to clinch a 6-2 win. Skye move off the bottom of the table with Kinlochshiel taking their place.
Kilmallie 3 Kingussie 1
Whilst their senior sides meet in the Scottish Hydro Camanachd Cup semi finals at Spean Bridge, the Kilmallie and Kingussie reserve teams clashed in a 12 noon throw up at the Canal Parks. Kilmallie made a great start to the game and Sebastian MacMillan on 2 minutes and Brian MacKay on 4 minutes put them 2-0 in front. Brian MacKay added his second on 41 minutes and although Michael Falconer pulled a goal back for Kingussie in the second half, the home side went on to take the points.
Marine Harvest South Division 2
Bute P Glasgow Mid Argyll P
The match between the Bute and Glasgow Mid Argyll reserve sides was postponed as the pitch at Rothesay was water-logged.
Inveraray v Ballachulish W/O
Inveraray were unable to raise a team for their match against Ballachulish so the points go to the visitors.
Marine Harvest North Division 3
Inverness 1 Strathglass 5
Strathglass were too strong for Inverness in their early throw up at the Bught Park, Inverness, running out 5-1 winners. Neil Hemmingway put Strathglass ahead after 19 minutes and a Brian MacKay double on 33 and 40 minutes gave them a 3-0 lead at the break. Kieron Mellons added a fourth for the Strath after 55 minutes and Josh Fraser made it 5-0 on 64 minutes. Gary Gray scored a consolation goal form Inverness in the final minute.
Lochbroom 1 Caberfeidh 5
Sixth place Lochbroom and fourth place Caberfeidh meet in Ullapool.
Lochcarron P Aberdeen University P
The match between Lochcarron and champions Aberdeen University at Battery Park was postponed as the home side could not raise a team so the points go to the Students.